How to Stay Fit While Fasting

Those who fast during Ramadan often end up overeating leading to weight gain, acidity and digestion problems. Experts say one must follow a proper diet plan, avoid fried food and red meat and exercise regularly.

A. Arun Kumar, fitness head at Snap Fitness India, shares a few workout and nutrition tips for happy and healthy fasting and feasting during the holy month.

Do cardio exercises like walking or cycling. It helps burn calories and improves stamina

Do warm up and stretching exercises. Full body stretching helps improve flexibility and also in detoxification.

Don't exercise when you are fasting. One should exercise either before Sehri (meal before dawn) or after Iftaar (meal after sunset).